Julian O Strong Middle School vs Stout Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
Stout Middle School
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale, Michigan | Stout Middle School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 485 | #353 of 485 |
| National rank | #14337 of 15,369 | #11066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 651 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 34% |
| city | Melvindale | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stout Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 16.6).
- •Stout Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 15%).
- •Stout Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Stout Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 90.2%).
- •Stout Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.1).
- •Stout Middle School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 651.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Julian O Strong Middle School better than Stout Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stout Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Julian O Strong Middle School and Stout Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian O Strong Middle School: 651. Stout Middle School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian O Strong Middle School and Stout Middle School rank in Michigan?
Julian O Strong Middle School is 448th of 485 and Stout Middle School is 353rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).